[German]Microsoft released security update KB4484497 for Outlook 2010 on August 11, 2020. However, I got reports, that this security update blocks the execution of macros.
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Security update KB4484497 for Outlook blocks macros
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Security concerns about Microsoft Defender download feature
[English]Microsoft has added a way to download arbitrary files in Defender. However, this download feature causes more headaches than enthusiasm among security experts.
WinBtrfs v1.7.4 released
[German]Short information for people who want to access Linux Btrfs disks under Windows. Blog-reader Georg S. pointed out to me (thanks for that) that on August 23rd, 2020 version v1.7.4 was released.
Outlook App: Family Calendar missing
[German]Users of the Microsoft Outlook desktop app complain that the family calendar has suddenly disappeared. The cause is currently not quite clear.
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
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Microsoft: Flash Player will be removable in autumn, support will end in 2021
[German]Microsoft points out in a new post that support for the Adobe Flash Player will generally be discontinued at the end of 2020. Then the Flash Player will be removed from Windows 10. Users should be able to uninstall the Flash Player from autumn 2020, the company announces.
Windows 10 2004: Preview Update KB4571744 released
[German]Microsoft has released the update KB4571744 for the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (Version 2004) on September 3, 2020. It is a preview update which is also valid for Windows Server Version 2004.
Legal action against arbitrary Microsoft account suspension in Europe
[German]Microsoft requires registration and use of a Microsoft account (online account) for many activities, but reserves the right to block and deactivate this account immediately. For the person affected, this means 'digital death' and possibly financial loss. This is the first time that a German affected person has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft Ireland as a contractual partner.
Trend Micro Apex One and Office Scan XG vulnerable
[German]Administrators using Trend Micro's Apex One, Apex One as a Service (SaaS) and Office Scan XG products as a protection solution on Windows and macOS need to act. The products are vulnerable through four vulnerabilities, but an update is available.
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Cisco closes critical Jabber vulnerability on Windows
[German]Network equipment supplier Cisco has released an updated version of its video conferencing and messaging application Jabber for Windows. The update addresses four critical vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, Remote Code Execution (RCE). It is sufficient to send specially crafted chat messages, either in group chats or directly to specific users. No user interaction is required and the vulnerability can be exploited even if Cisco Jabber is running in the background.